The Darnel amongst us

The Gospel last Sunday brought me down to earth. Jesus shared the parable about the man who sowed good seed in the field, only to have his enemy come along at night to sow darnel among the wheat.

It tells of the reality in our world today, that the devil is very present among us. He uses people around us to achieve his evil plan. The owner in the parable allowed the darnel to grow with the wheat and only at harvest time does his servants collect the darnel to be burnt before gathering the wheat. Evil people who are influenced by the devil will always be amongst us and we need to be cautious and watchful. It is only at the end of time, will we be free from the evils of the devil. That is when we come into the Kingdom of Heaven.

I pray that the Lord will help me to forgive the people who are influenced by the devil and grant me the strength and wisdom to deal with these people. My prayers are also with them to one day turn from the devil and return to the goodness of God.